Add 12/54 and 8/50
12/54 + 8/50 is 86/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
12/54 = 12 × 25/54 × 25 = 300/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
8/50 = 8 × 27/50 × 27 = 216/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1350 + 216/1350 = 300 + 216/1350 = 516/1350 - 516/1350 simplified gives 86/225
- So, 12/54 + 8/50 = 86/225
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